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The Fleet Report and Daily for Monday March 11th, 2024
Hogladyrider replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
THANK YOU ALL for the warm welcome! For fear of missing someone I am going to leave it at the above. Bit about me, I am 71 and have been a full-time RVer since 2015 and continue to love the lifestyle. Lived 40+ years in Florida and left when we retired and we now winter in Yuma, weather is far superior to Florida! My partner does NO social media, me I follow a lot of blogs and a lot of CC cruisers, especially those world cruisers. I envy their energy! Looking forward to continuing with everyone!- 105 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Monday March 11th, 2024
Hogladyrider replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Monday March 11th, 2024
Hogladyrider replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
I know I finally got brave enough to post here!- 105 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Monday March 11th, 2024
Hogladyrider replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
@StLouisCruisers...thank you! I hope someday I live long enough to cruise like you folks!- 105 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Monday March 11th, 2024
Hogladyrider replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
Thanks for the chuckle! Thanks for the Welcome!- 105 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Monday March 11th, 2024
Hogladyrider replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
Thank you!- 105 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Monday March 11th, 2024
Hogladyrider replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
Hoping that newcomers are welcome here. I have been reading and following for some time now but have never posted. I so enjoy reading every morning and if newcomers are welcome I would like to join. @DeniseT I remember your excitement over your first HAL cruise. Hope Fiona is on the mend soon. Curious what the vet prescribed for the UTI. I am 71 and had my very first UTI ever in my life and didn't even know I had one! For humans as we age it is pretty common. As with all infections being a TKR patient I have to be super careful with any infection. @Quartzsite Cruiser I got a chuckle out of your comment regarding traffic in Yuma on a Sunday. We are full-time RVers who have wintered in the Foothills for 5 winters and the traffic this time of year is YUCK! Reminds me of when I lived in Florida. Thankfully we don't have to be out on the roads much because it is like you take your life in your hands! Hard to believe it has been so long since the Pandemic was started. It seems like yesterday to us. Definitely trying times for sure.- 105 replies
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Grand Dutch Cafe not complementary anymore?
Hogladyrider replied to SweetsugarNL's topic in Holland America Line
We just were on Koningsdam to Hawaii and with HIA we were not charged for food or beverages at Dutch Cafe....and I confess to having two of those DELICIOUS chocolate bombs in 18 days and many capaccinos! -
Live from the Koningsdam 1-30-24 RT Hawaii
Hogladyrider replied to misguy's topic in Holland America Line
I was also on this sailing and I agree 100%. My body needs 70 so I brought a lightweight coverup that I wore mostly on the ship. First few days were windy. Temps at ports were perfect! -
We were on Koningsdam 18 day to Hawaii Jan til Feb 18. We only encountered one grumpy bar tender back at Sea Aft Pool. It was very obvious he did not want to be doing his job. On the other hand all the employees at other bars were outstanding and very friendly. We ate most meals in Lido and can't say enough for those employees, especially considering what they have to deal with passengers. All servers were very friendly as well even in World Stage! Dutch Cafe employees were outstanding and very friendly as well. Now we dined in Pinnacle and Tamarind. Tamarind the service was TOP NOTCH as was the food. Pinnacle not so much and we were very underwhelmed with the food in Pinnacle. He had rib eye, loaded with fat; I had fish, good but honestly I had better on Lido. Our room stewards were over the top and made sure we named them in our survey as well. We also had room service every morning, coffee at 6:30 and they never missed a beat and were friendly even at that crazy hour. HAL is still our favorite cruise line and we are only 2 Star.
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LAFFNVEGAS Live from Windstar Wind Surf March 2, 2024
Hogladyrider replied to LAFFNVEGAS's topic in Windstar Cruises
@LAFFNVEGAS...looking at the pics of those yachts looks like "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous"! Enjoying your review looks like great weather as well! -
Recently returned, February 18, 2024, from an 18 day Hawaii cruise and laundry per bag was $25, fast service and worth every penny! We were on Koningsdam and the bags were very roomy!
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Lido Table Hogs, and Another Line's Solution
Hogladyrider replied to Roz's topic in Holland America Line
We just recently returned from 18 day cruise on Koningsdam and I was amazed at how many guests utilized Lido tables ALL day and evening for their cards, etc. The table right next to where you place your order for Dive In is a table for 4 and 2 folks were ALWAYS sitting there playing cards no matter how many people were around looking for places to sit. There are many open seats up on 10 why they feel the need to utilize the tables on 9 is beyond me. The Crow's Nest was also ALWAYS full and it was nearly impossible to find a seat. We found relaxation on deck 3 outside the Dutch Cafe quiet and pretty much always available. Now back to our regularly scheduled program! -
@TravelBluebird...the vibe on a cruise with a group is certainly a bit different than solo or just a couple. Hoping you will be able to use the app to keep in touch. I also have noticed a difference in vibe from Caribbean cruises vs Mexico or Hawaii cruises. The longer cruises seem to be less party cruises. We just got home from an 18 day Hawaii cruise, our longest cruise to date and we loved the length. The seas to Hawaii were really rough, coming home smooth as silk. Of course we were on a ship with only 2600 people not a crowd like on Jubilee. I remember way back when being on my first cruise and it is definitely overwhelming!
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@TravelBluebird..geesh one day I forget to check the Carnival Boards and you are already 3 pages into your review. Problem resolved I am signed up and following. Really enjoyed your HAL Live this one should be interesting as well since you are with a group. Been there done that, thankfully it is in the past, a lot of work and trying to get folks to agree yikes!